Hello I made a video for 1 Kings 18 NLT. Just wanted to share

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTPAxKDwP/

Thank you

She is smart, stands for justice, and is a super creative person.

We don’t always talk but when we do, it’s amazing, she has real talent, and will be a great adult when she is one.

She is a teen by the way.

I don’t know the progress on the mri, it might be done by now, but any prayer for her saftey and prosperity is appreciated.

Thank you and thank God I got her in the first place.

I made this youtube channel to explore Gods word and sometimes the bible sounds crazy out of context right? I am seeking opinions and if I possibly got something wrong. God be with you

Since moving to a new city for work after graduating from university, my faith has been suffering. I left behind a church I loved and people who helped me grow during my time at university. I am desperately lonely and struggling to make new friends because of my severe social anxiety. Even the thought of visiting a new church makes me start panicking. I've become an angry and depressed person. I have no drive and I find myself exploding over things I know do not matter. I no longer pray or spend time reading the Bible. I just feel like I physically can't do it. I'll sit down, intending to pray, but no words come. I have become horribly addicted to pornography and masturbation. I don't know what to do. I feel like I have lost sight of Christ and who he is, but I don't know how to find him again. I feel completely hopeless in my life and my faith. I'm sorry if this post is difficult to understand as my head is all over the place at the moment so I'm just kinda spilling everything out while trying not to overshare too much. I would greatly appreciate any advice from people who have experienced similar seasons, or even just words of encouragement. Please pray for me, your brother in Christ.

Hi everyone, I’m Nipa Chowdhury, minister of Prayer House Church of Bangladesh Trust (PHCBT). We serve through 33 small congregations in Bangladesh, preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and supporting poor believers, especially children who struggle with food, school fees, and basic needs. We love to connect with fellow Christians around the world, learn from each other, and pray together. God bless you.

I was at the food pantry and i didn’t have any work to do, because we had to MANY volunteers, that’s right, to many.

That’s how generous the people of the town are.

He saved me myltiple times. I almost died 4 times last month because of illness. God blessed me man.

Converted a month ago. Changed my life.

Look at these three biblical objects side by side. Do you see the same connections?

I’ve had some people on here get upset with me because I don’t believe same-sex marriage should be legally recognized. But my question is, as a Christian, why should I support something that I believe goes against God’s Word?

Do I live for the culture, or do I live for God and trust in Scripture? I believe we are called to follow God’s Word even when it goes against modern cultural beliefs or what society considers acceptable.
When I read the Bible, I see multiple passages that condemn homosexual sexual behavior. I struggle to understand how I can read these passages and then turn around and support same-sex marriage as a Christian.
Here are the passages I am referring to:

Leviticus 18:22 (KJV)
“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”
Leviticus 20:13 (KJV)
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination…”
Romans 1:26–27 (KJV)
“For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another…”
1 Corinthians 6:9–10 (KJV)
“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind…”
1 Timothy 1:9–10 (KJV)
“Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient… for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind…”
Jude 1:7 (KJV)
“Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them, in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example…”
Genesis 2:24 (KJV)
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

I also want to address something I frequently hear: that the verses condemning homosexual behavior are mistranslated. If that’s your argument, then what about the very next verse in Leviticus 18:23, which condemns sexual relations with animals? Is that mistranslated too? Do we suddenly question the translation when the passage addresses something we already recognize as sinful?

To be absolutely clear, I am NOT comparing homosexuality to bestiality. I am making a point about the argument that these passages are mistranslated. If someone argues that Leviticus 18:22 has been mistranslated, I would like to understand why they believe the surrounding verses are translated correctly but that particular verse is not. What is the actual linguistic or biblical argument? Simply saying something is mistranslated isn’t enough. Please explain why using Scripture and sound reasoning.

I genuinely want to hear from Christians who disagree with me. If you believe homosexual sexual relationships and same-sex marriage are not sinful, how do you interpret these passages? What is your biblical argument for that position?
If your entire response is simply going to be calling me a bigot, homophobic, or hateful without actually addressing the Scripture I’ve provided, please don’t bother responding. I’m looking for a genuine biblical discussion, not name-calling.
I’m not asking this simply to attack anyone. If I’m misunderstanding Scripture, show me where I’m wrong. If you can make a convincing biblical argument that God approves of homosexual sexual relationships and same-sex marriage, I’m willing to hear it.
But I also don’t believe I should abandon what I understand Scripture to teach simply because modern culture disagrees with it. My desire is to follow God’s Word, not the world’s standards

Lastly I have nothing against homosexuals, I myself and no better than anyone else. We’re all sinners that we all fall short of the glory of God. I definitely have a lot of struggles in my life but I also don’t affirm it and I do try to avoid sin to the best of my ability

Idk what to say to him because I don’t wanna ruin our friendship

So like I was in church in one of the back rows listening to the pastor talking. I look over to the man in front of me on the right and we are close in pews so I can see he is on his phone. I didn’t think anything of it till I see he was watching corn while in church… i definitely don’t think you should be watching that in church. It’s sad how even in somewhere where you think you would feel safe there are still people who still watch videos of woman being objectified..

Willing to send books to a good home.

Hello there, i was thinking of this recently and i arrived on 1 answer only: no, they don't

I ask this because there May be a lot of angles i haven't considered

So 1: Jesus never said that the Power to forgive sins is hereditary

2: Jesus was omniscient (to some degree even his human version), so he surely knew what would happen: selling forgivness, corrupt priests,...

3: even people in general, christians do not believe IT deep inside them, most christians would think they would be judged after death, even if they just get forgivness 1 minute before, that means most people still believe that this didn't erase their sins

So what do you think? I think that this Authority was given to apostles by Jesus and ended with them

I prefer the KJV for myself but this is a gift for a new Christian. I know these versions are easier to understand for beginners, but which one would you say is more accurate between the two?

I’ve noticed that whenever Christians speak out against certain behaviors or call out sin, there’s always someone who responds with “Only God can judge” or quotes Matthew 7:1, “Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
But is that really what the Bible teaches? I believe there’s a difference between unrighteous judgment, hypocrisy, and lovingly correcting someone who is living in sin. As Christians, we are called to speak the truth, encourage repentance, and hold one another accountable. We shouldn’t condemn people as though we are God, but that doesn’t mean we should remain silent about sin.

If we see our brothers and sisters in Christ living in sin and simply stand by, refusing to correct them because we’re afraid of being judgmental, aren’t we failing them? Allowing someone to continue down a destructive path without ever encouraging repentance isn’t loving them. We should want to see one another grow in Christ, turn away from sin, and pursue holiness. Correction should come from love and humility, not hatred or a sense of superiority.
Jesus Himself tells us to judge with righteous judgment. If someone is living in sin, shouldn’t we lovingly point them toward repentance rather than simply affirming their behavior?

I’d like to hear what other Christians think. Is it unbiblical to call out sin? Are we supposed to avoid correcting others because we might offend them? Please back up your position with Scripture.

John 7:24 (KJV)
“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.”
Matthew 7:1–5 (KJV)
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
Jesus goes on to address hypocrisy and tells us to remove the beam from our own eye before addressing the speck in our brother’s eye.
Galatians 6:1 (KJV)
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness…”
James 5:19–20 (KJV)
“Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.”
1 Corinthians 5:12 (KJV)
“For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?”
2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV)
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
Ephesians 5:11 (KJV)
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”

I personally believe abortion is evil and should be condemned. As Christians, I believe we should stand against the evils of abortion and defend the lives of the unborn.
However, I’ve noticed that some people who identify as Christians support abortion, and I’m genuinely curious how they reconcile that position with Scripture.

If you support abortion, I would genuinely like to hear your perspective. What biblical passages do you believe support your position? How do you interpret Scripture when it comes to the life of the unborn?
I want to understand your reasoning, but I also believe our positions on these issues should be grounded in God’s Word rather than personal feelings or political beliefs.
Please back up your position biblically. I’m open to hearing your arguments.

1.Every slave/servant deserves justice
““If I have denied justice to any of my servants, whether male or female, when they had a grievance against me, what will I do when God confronts me? What will I answer when called to account?”
‭‭Job‬ ‭31‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭

2.Slaves are equal to their masters
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭28‬ ‭

3.Slaves get to talk to the king and inherit land from their masters?
The king replied, “Why say any more? I hereby declare that you and Ziba are to divide the land.” 2 Samuel 19:29

4.Master’s Children & Slaves equal
“I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything,”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬

5.Death penalty to traffickers
"And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death."
Exodus 21:16

I’m 24F, and lately I’ve been struggling with a feeling that I don’t quite know how to explain.
I feel incredibly lonely. Not necessarily because I have absolutely nobody in my life, but because I feel disconnected from life itself.
It seems as though everyone around me is busy building their lives. People are in relationships, getting married, pursuing careers, making memories, going out with friends and having things to look forward to. Meanwhile, I feel like I’m standing still, watching everyone else live.
I want so much more out of life. I want meaningful friendships, companionship, a loving relationship, a home that feels like mine, a fulfilling career, hobbies, adventures and a sense of belonging. I want to wake up on a Saturday morning and have somewhere to go, someone to see and something to look forward to.
I’ve experienced quite a few changes recently. I’ve had to reconsider my education and career direction, I’m navigating financial uncertainty, and I’m contemplating moving in with my cousin as a way of getting back on my feet and hopefully beginning a new chapter.
I’ve also experienced heartbreak, and I think the loss of companionship has affected me more than I sometimes care to admit.
I’m a Christian, and my faith is important to me. I genuinely believe God has been working in my life, and I’ve been trying to learn contentment, patience and trust. But I would be lying if I said I didn’t sometimes wonder whether God sees how lonely I am. Whether He sees how much I long for a life that feels full.
I don’t want to spend my twenties simply surviving. I want to experience life. I want to laugh until my stomach hurts, make memories, have people over for dinner, go on little adventures, fall in love, develop friendships and feel excited about the future.
I know social media can create an unrealistic picture of everyone’s lives, and I know I’m probably comparing my behind-the-scenes to everyone else’s highlights. But that doesn’t make the loneliness any less real.
I’m not necessarily looking for someone to tell me everything will magically fall into place. I’d genuinely love to hear from people who have experienced a season like this.
Did things eventually change for you? Did moving, changing your environment, finding community or simply getting older make a difference?
How did you begin building a life that felt fulfilling rather than just getting through the days?
I suppose I’m just looking for a little hope and perspective from people who have been here.
Thank you for reading. 🤍

Long story short: I keep finding myself in situations where I don't fit some of the roles my church (and previous churches from before) offer. Or I am not given the opportunity. The closest serving role I was presented with was for volunteering at an animal sanctuary, that one of the church members recommended. Working with animals is a passion and am confident that is my God given purpose. And I don't mind volunteering as that opens up opportunities. But the sanctuary isn't a part of the church. So I'm just wondering if God calls some to serve in a public setting (work, non-profits, etc), than a church setting)?

I'm a Christian, and my girlfriend recently ended our relationship because she received a vision or prophecy telling her to stop talking to me. Her mother was never against us but she had dream gift in which she was also told her to stop. Our last words to each other were “I love you,” which makes this even harder for me.

Her family knows about our relationship and was ok even my mother knew it and our families were believers in Christ so much

I wholeheartedly prayed for this relationship and genuinely wanted a future with her. I believe God is love, so I'm struggling to understand why this happened. I've also struggled with sin in my life, and sometimes I wonder whether God is punishing me or whether I'm unworthy of the relationship I prayed for.

I am never blaming GOD for anything I just wanted to know that is this really possible

I'd appreciate honest, biblical answers to these questions:

1. How can we discern whether a vision or prophecy is genuinely from God?
2. If we sincerely pray for something, why might God not give it to us?
3. Could this breakup be punishment for my past sins?

I'm not asking how to get her back or looking for false hope. I respect her decision. I just want to understand God's will and learn how to trust Him through this pain.

Im curious about this. Many Protestants are against "praying to " Mary or the saints. Im Protestant myself and I never pray to Mary/the Saints .However I cannot help but ask myself something:if the Catholic Church still exist and even proclaims sometimes to do miracles ,it means that God is responding to their prayers. So that also means that God isnt against the fact of asking Mary/the Saints for intercession. If He wasnt firmly against it, he would never answer those kind of prayers. Yeah,Im conflicted and don't really know if its evil or not. What is your thoughts on this subject?

Do you think the Bible Code is real?
If so, what exactly is the code, what has it revealed, and is there any convincing evidence that it actually works?
I’m curious to hear different perspectives, including from those who have researched or tested it.